Strontium (Sr) Properties and Facts

Element 38 - Alkaline Earth Metal

What are the basic properties of Strontium?

Strontium (symbol: Sr) is a alkaline earth metal with atomic number 38. Its atomic mass is 87.62 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 2.

What is the electron configuration of Strontium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 5s²

What are the physical properties of Strontium?

Melting point: 1050.0 K
Boiling point: 1655.0 K
Density: 2.64 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Strontium?

  • Sr-84: 0.56% abundance
  • Sr-86: 9.86% abundance
  • Sr-87: 7.0% abundance
  • Sr-88: 82.58% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Strontium?

Biological role: Similar to calcium in biological systems
Natural occurrence: Found in minerals celestine and strontianite

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